Power and Passion

EASTMAN JULIET SOLIDBODIES

- Chris Gill

EASTMAN MADE A bold statement about the company's shift toward developing new, original designs by introducing their stunning thinline semihollow electric Romeo models. It was only natural that Eastman would name its subsequent new model Juliet, and that's exactly what the company has done with the trio of solidbody guitars they introduced recently. The Juliet solidbodies share an offset single-cutaway body shape that's similar to the Romeo's distinctive curves, albeit with a few notable differences befitting a solidbody model, such as smaller body dimension. Like its predecessor, the Eastman Juliet models offer an enchanting blend of traditional craftsmanship and the finest quality hardware and electronics at prices that make it difficult not to fall madly in love and without the tragic outcome of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.

FEATURES

We tested the regular Juliet and Juliet P-90 models, each priced at $1,799. Eastman also offers the Juliet/v Bigsby, which sells for $2,240. Most of the features of the Juliet and Juliet P-90 are identical, with the exception of the Juliet's pair of Bare Knuckle Old Guard humbuckers, Pomona Blonde finish and amber tortoise acrylic pickguard compared to the Juliet P-90's pair of Bare Knuckle Old Guard P-90 single-coil pickups, Vintage Red finish and black Bakelite pickguard.